| dc.description.abstract | This study attempts to improve the ability of the students in speaking through buzz group technique. The problem in this study is “ Is there any significance for the students’ ability in speaking class by using Buzz Group Technique?”. To solve the problem, the writer uses some theories in this study, they are: Arikunto (2006), Bernard (1954), Brown (1980), Clark and Star (1981), Harmer (2001), Harris (1979), Luttrell (2009), Bambang (2006), Rivers (2007). This study is conducted by the pre-experiment method in public speaking class by using one group pre test design. The population of the study is the university students in public speaking class in NOMMENSEN University which is located in Pematangsiantar. There are about 30 students involved in this study as an introvert students. The instruments in collecting the data were given the questionaires to the students to know their opinion about the implementation of buzz group and their difficulties in speaking. The writer also gives the pre test and post test to the students to know the students’ability.
Based on speaking test, the students scores has an improvement. It can be seen from the mean of the score in pre test and post test. It can be said that by using buzz group technique, their speaking ability in the case of an introvert students has a progress. Finally, the writer concludes that the use of buzz group technique in improving students’ ability is more effective. The result of the study showed that buzz group technique improve the introvert students’ speaking ability. | en_US |
